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Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Rotary International Intensify Campaign to End Polio

By Chinedu Echianu As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Polio Day, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) in collaboration with Rotary International has launched a renewed campaign aimed at ensuring that all forms of polio are reduced to zero in the country. World Polio Day, celebrated globally on October 24, was established by Rotary International to honour Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the team that developed the first effective vaccine against poliomyelitis. Although Nigeria and […]

October 24, 2025

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Sport

Sheroes Cup 2025: Ekiti Queens, Remo Ladies, and FCT Shine on Day 4

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day Four of the 2025 Sheroes Cup delivered another round of high-quality football, goals, and standout performances at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja, as Ekiti Queens, Remo Ladies, and FCT Ladies all claimed crucial victories to boost their positions ahead of Saturday’s final round of matches. The prestigious women’s pre-season tournament, which serves as a key preparatory event ahead of the 2025 NWFL Premiership season, once again lived up to its billing — combining […]

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Business

Immigration Board Sacks, Demotes Officers Over Misconduct, Criminal Offences

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved sweeping disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for offences ranging from gross misconduct to criminal conspiracy. The decision followed a review of recommendations by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which convened on July 11, 2025, to examine multiple disciplinary cases. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, […]

October 24, 2025

Economy

NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Collaborate to Boost Road Safety, Insurance Compliance

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have agreed to integrate data systems. They also agreed to launch joint public campaigns, and set up an enforcement committee to strengthen road safety and insurance compliance under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. This was part of the resolutions reached during a courtesy visit by the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, to the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo […]

October 24, 2025

Remo Stars Ladies celebrate goal at Sheroes Cup 2025 in Abuja”

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Sport

Sheroes Cup 2025: Remo Shine Bright on Day 3

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day three of the 8th edition of the Sheroes Cup, Nigeria’s foremost preseason women’s football tournament, delivered another round of thrilling encounters, with Remo Stars Ladies stealing the spotlight after a commanding 4–0 victory over FCT Ladies at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. The annual tournament — which serves as the premier curtain-raiser for the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership — once again showcased emerging talent, tactical discipline, and fierce competition among Nigeria’s top women’s […]

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Entertainment

Miss Luxury Pageantry to Debut in 2025

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Miss Luxury Foundation has announced that all is set for the 2025 maiden edition of the Miss Luxury Pageantry, scheduled to hold November 4, 2025 in Lagos. Organisers say the high-profile event, themed “Where Beauty, Purpose, and Power Unite,” will not only celebrate elegance and excellence but also amplify advocacy, leadership, and social impact among young women across Nigeria. In a statement issued by the Digital and Publicity Lead, Mr Eze Okocha Eze and made available […]

October 24, 2025 2

Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, DG of NILDS, extends birthday felicitations to Kwara APC Secretary Mohammed Isowo on his 70th birthday.

General

NILDS DG Felicitates Kwara APC Chief Scribe, Isowo, at 70

By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has congratulated the Kwara State Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Mohammed Mustapha Salman Isowo, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The message of felicitation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman described Alhaji Isowo’s attainment of 70 years as a significant milestone that calls for “immeasurable appreciation of God’s enduring […]

October 23, 2025

UNICEF and ILO representatives conducting a social protection training workshop for Nigerian policymakers in Abuja, with participants seated and engaging in discussion.

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UNICEF, ILO Begin Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Policy Makers

By Chinedu Echianu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have commenced a two-day training workshop for policy makers aimed at strengthening their capacity to design and implement effective social protection initiatives in Nigeria. The training, titled: Transform Leadership and Capacity Building Programme, is part of the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) Project, which is funded by the European Union (EU). The programme, currently taking place in Abuja, seeks to enhance […]

October 23, 2025

Security

Police Arrest Nine, Uncover Five Gun-Running Syndicates

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested nine suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of deadly weapons in a series of coordinated operations across several states. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while parading the suspects and recovered arms before journalists. Hundeyin said the arrests were made by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) under the Force Intelligence Department, following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to […]

October 23, 2025